Science & Technology MCQs

Due to the high mass of the five modules, ISRO plans to launch the mission in two parts using two separate LVM3 rockets, which will then dock in Earth's orbit.

The Chandrayaan-4 mission is complex and consists of five modules: Propulsion Module, Descender Module, Ascender Module, Transfer Module, and Re-entry Module.

Chandrayaan-4 is a planned lunar sample-return mission by ISRO, aimed at collecting soil and rock samples from the Moon's surface and bringing them back to Earth for analysis.

The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) in Bengaluru has been at the forefront of developing India's indigenous quantum computing capabilities, including the 100-qubit processor.

A qubit is the fundamental unit of quantum information. Unlike classical bits which are either 0 or 1, qubits can be 0, 1, or a superposition of both, enabling quantum computers to perform complex calculations.

Developing a 100-qubit quantum processor is a significant technological achievement, placing India among the leading nations in quantum computing research and development.

Final payload integration is a critical step that occurs after the spacecraft bus is ready and before the final assembly and testing leading up to launch.

The Shukrayaan-1 mission is focused on Venus. Instruments like VIIRS, VNIMS, and VRM are designed for Venusian studies. GRBD is typically used for astrophysical observations.

Shukrayaan-1 aims to study the Venusian atmosphere, including its composition, dynamics, and interactions, and to search for potential biosignatures.

While CRISPR technology itself is advancing, the complex nature of gene therapy, including ex-vivo cell manipulation and reinfusion, often leads to high treatment costs, posing a significant challenge for widespread accessibility, especially in countries like India with a large patient burden.